Bihar: Post master shot dead in Samastipur

Samastipur, Nov 2: A Post Master was shot dead and his brother was injured by unidentified criminals at Rewaridhala village under Angarghat police station area in the district.

Police said criminals opened fire on Ashok Kumar, Post master of Itwarpur post office, and his brother J J Lal Rai when they were on way yesterday to Supaul village under Angarghat police station area.

Ashok Kumar died on the spot while his brother Rai sustained serious injuries in the incident.

Rai had been admitted to a local hospital, police said adding that raids were being carried out to nab the criminals.